Anjanibai Lolekar

Anjanibai Lolekar (8 September 1928 – 21 November 2001) was an Indian classical vocalist from Goa.

Early life and training Lolyekar was born on 8 September 1928 in the village of Loliem, Portuguese Goa. She was raised in a family with a strong musical lineage, which influenced her interest in the arts from a young age. She commenced her formal training in classical music at the age of seven. Her older brother, Yeshwant, was a disciple of Pandit Haribhau Ghangrekar, who in turn was a disciple of Pandit Ramkrishnabuwa Vaze. Her younger brother Ramdas, was an excellent Tabla player. Both broters were students of the Gwalior Gharana (school) Gayakee.

She moved to Bombay, British India, for further studies at the age of four, and initially studied the style of Gwalior Gayakee from her brother.

Awards and accolades She was honoured for her contributions by the Gomantak Marathi Academy.

Death Loyekar died on 21 November 2001.